PPARγ Pro12Ala and ACE ID polymorphisms are associated with BMI and fat distribution, but not metabolic syndrome

PPARγ Pro12Ala and ACE ID polymorphisms are associated with BMI and fat distribution, but not metabolic syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) results from the combined effect of environmental and genetic factors. We investigated the possible association of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ2 (PPARγ2) Pro12Ala and Angiotensin Converting E...

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Main Authors: Passaro Angela, Dalla Nora Edoardo, Marcello Caterina, Di Vece Francesca, Morieri Mario, Sanz Juana M, Bosi Cristina, Fellin Renato, Zuliani Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
PPARγ2
Pro12Ala
ACE I/D
polymorphism
Metabolic Syndrome
obesity
fat distribution
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/112

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